Zuckey Lake Tavern in Pinckney

Zuckey Lake is part of a chain of lakes that lies between Ann Arbor and Brighton. Serving the cottages and homes surrounding the area is Zuckey Lake Tavern in Hamburg Township --close to Pinckney. It rises like a mirage at the end of a dirt road called Girard. Their history goes back all the way to prohibition, but their more recent upper open deck is a dream come true overlooking the water skiers and boaters. They offered an all you can eat Mexican buffet Tuesday night al fresco for a reasonable $7.95, a homemade gazpacho, and excellent thin crust pizzas, too. The rail trail adjacent to the property is pretty awesome, also, and the bike parking provided by the restaurant is a nice touch.